# Google Drive vs Clean Master

The clearest difference is rating: Google Drive at 4.8 against Clean Master's 3.8. Google Drive also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Clean Master's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Clean Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Drive has 7.8M ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Google Drive's written reviews are positive against 77% of Clean Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Drive ships an update weekly, Clean Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Drive | Clean Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8M** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [LI XIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497649460) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-drive/id507874739)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Productivity, #13 Top Grossing · Productivity, #94 Top Free, #196 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Securely store, organize, and access your files from any device. Collaborate with others, scan documents, and search for content with ease. Offers advanced features for businesses and individuals.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage, File organization, Cross-device access, Document scanning, File sharing and permissions, Offline access, AI-powered insights (Workspace)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure file backup
- 👍 Easy file sharing and collaboration
- 👍 Accessible from any device
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other Google apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable uploads and syncing
- 🔍 Difficult file organization and navigation
- 🔍 Limited editing capabilities within the app
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent file upload and download performance

**Requested features**

- Allow bulk file/folder management
- Improve offline file access and editing
- Integrate more advanced productivity tools
- Enhance search and file organization features


### Clean Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216)

Organize your phone by finding and deleting useless files, duplicate photos, and videos. Clean up contacts and calendar entries to keep everything tidy. Offers tools for battery care, privacy, compression, and speed testing.

**Highlights:** Photo cleaner for duplicates and similar images, Video cleaner for duplicate files, Contacts organizer and merger, Calendar cleaner for overdue events, Privacy protection with PhotoMapper, Charging animations and battery care, Storage compression and speed test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Super Fast Cleaner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Cleaner for iPhone | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual- Smart Clean for iPhone | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual- Free Storage for Phone | $19.99 | per year |
| Clean Master Lifetime Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Drive free?

Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clean Master free?

Clean Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Drive or Clean Master?

Google Drive is rated higher. Google Drive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8M ratings, while Clean Master averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Google Drive or Clean Master have ads?

Clean Master shows ads; Google Drive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Drive or Clean Master?

Google Drive ships an update weekly, and Clean Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Drive was updated on September 27, 2026 and Clean Master on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*